2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2000 Toyota Corolla is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Corolla 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, 2000 Toyota Corolla (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2000 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |