2008 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 350 kg more than 2003 Toyota Yaris.
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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2003 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 66.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |