2007 Toyota Yaris vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2010 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, 2007 Toyota Yaris (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Yaris | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Yaris | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1460 mm |
