2007 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota Solara
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 Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Solara. (133 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 138 kg more than 2001 Toyota Solara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Toyota Solara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Solara (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Solara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
