2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
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 Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 399 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (250 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2688 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |
