2007 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Toyota Corolla (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Corolla 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 | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 50 L |