2005 Toyota Echo vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (115 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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 Echo (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Echo has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Echo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Echo | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Echo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
