2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2010 Toyota Highlander is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 624 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Highlander 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 (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Highlander |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 3300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |