2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2012 Toyota iQ is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2012 Toyota iQ. (89 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 Toyota iQ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Toyota iQ (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2012 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | iQ |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 32 L |
