2009 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 884 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 2013 Toyota Tundra. 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, 2013 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 2077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5329 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1935 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3221 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |