2009 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 131 kg more than 2012 Toyota Hilux. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Hilux |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 182 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |