2009 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Celica (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 2 kg more than 2000 Toyota Celica.
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, 2000 Toyota Celica (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |