2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 184 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Yaris | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1024 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
