2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Corolla and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 3 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 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 171 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 94.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |