2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Sparky

To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Toyota Sparky were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (86 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Sparky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 108 kg more than 2005 Toyota Sparky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Sparky 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 Sparky 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 Honda Civic (150 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Sparky. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Sparky.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 2005 Toyota Sparky
Make Honda Toyota
Model Civic Sparky
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1672 cc 1364 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 86 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 130 Nm
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94 mm 79.7 mm
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1178 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 3770 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1900 mm