2011 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. 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, 2011 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1249 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |