2007 Toyota Corolla vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 116 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Toyota Corolla | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |