2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 673 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4671 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |
