2007 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota Opa
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Opa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Opa would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Opa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Opa. (150 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Opa.
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, 2001 Toyota Opa (202 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Opa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2001 Toyota Opa has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Opa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota Opa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Opa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
