2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,802 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 171 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Because 2005 Toyota MR2 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota MR2. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 MR2 (170 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | MR2 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1666 cc | 1802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1167 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |