@Cylestyne
Prado's 1900 kgs plays against Civic's 1200. Prado is 172 BHP, Civic is 125. Prado 11 kg/BHP, Civic 9.6 kg/BHP. Both are auto. Autos are beneficial to Turbo diesels as they get rid of lag.
Still, I'd probably go for Civic, but the Prado should be right behind, not far...
@hash4u
If you went for a ricer launch on the Civic, I think the Prado will eat it up.