2006 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 132 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |