2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1113 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 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia 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 Sequoia (426 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 2295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
