2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 6 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 96 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 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1614 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |