2008 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (138 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 71 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |