2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2007 Toyota Prius 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Prius (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Prius weights approximately 220 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Prius. 2007 Toyota Prius 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 Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Prius |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
