2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 250 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Toyota Corolla 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. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |