2007 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
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 Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 365 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic.
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 Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Previa |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |