2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (243 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 804 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Toyota 4Runner has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1900 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
