2007 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Isuzu Axiom
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Isuzu Axiom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Isuzu Axiom would be higher. At 3,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Isuzu Axiom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Isuzu Axiom (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Isuzu Axiom should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Isuzu Axiom weights approximately 718 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Isuzu Axiom (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Isuzu Axiom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2000 Isuzu Axiom | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | Axiom |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
