2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2007 Toyota Highlander is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander 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, 2007 Toyota Highlander (301 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2007 Toyota Highlander 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. 2007 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Highlander |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3311 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |