2007 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
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 Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 478 kg more than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Because 2001 Toyota Supra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Toyota Supra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (167 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Supra |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 940 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |