2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 344 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Toyota Corolla (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 279 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |