2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Scion tC
To start off, 2010 Scion tC is newer by 5 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Scion tC (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 Scion tC (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2010 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Scion tC | |
Make | Honda | Scion |
Model | Civic | tC |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |