2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Allion. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Allion weights approximately 18 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, 2008 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Allion. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Allion. 2002 Toyota Allion 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. 2002 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Allion | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Allion |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |