2007 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
