2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2012 Hyundai i20 is newer by 7 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 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai i20. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 59 kg more 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, 2005 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai i20. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai i20. 2012 Hyundai i20 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. 2012 Hyundai i20 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Hyundai i20 | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | i20 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 17:01 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1155 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2525 mm |