2009 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Toyota FXS
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota FXS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota FXS would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota FXS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota FXS (188 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota FXS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 385 kg more than 2001 Toyota FXS.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Toyota FXS (280 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota FXS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2001 Toyota FXS | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | FXS |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 280 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |