2009 Honda Civic vs. 1999 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 465 kg more than 1999 Toyota Crown.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 1999 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |