2009 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 177 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (131 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |