2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 56 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |