2005 Toyota RunX vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 Toyota RunX 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota RunX (187 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota RunX weights approximately 338 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 RunX (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota RunX has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota RunX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota RunX | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | RunX | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 840 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |