2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 342 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |