2008 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
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 Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 266 kg more than 2008 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, 2000 Toyota Solara (283 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Solara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Solara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 283 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |