2009 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,684 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 1998 Toyota Carina.
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, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
