2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 8 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1536 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 2013 Toyota Sequoia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2013 Toyota Sequoia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 544 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 102 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 2714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1955 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3100 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 17.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |