Performance
i am reviewing performance on the base of acceleration, handling,breaking,fuel average, driving experience(not technical but my own opinion and observation)
- [B]Altis 1.6 AT : 9.00/10 Points
Toyota Altis 2012 is 1600cc With 4-Speed Automatic Transmission. the car is equipped with ABS with EBD, drive by wire throttle, 4 wheel disc break, [I]Cruise [/I]control, Electronic Steering. lets begin review.
Acceleration: Acceleration of Altis is good with respect to 1600cc. in city on normal driving mode easily reach 80km/h under 10sec.i do not mean any drag race. but normal simple acceleration. a bit down power is due to better fuel economy.
Handling: Handling is equal important with acceleration. The Electric Steering on Altis is Superb:). its soft and lighter and have edge over Civic. when driving on Road the steering feel responsive and it works very good in tight curve and round abouts. I don't do out of limit testing sorry for that. but i think the handing is superb on Altis.
Breaking: Breaks on Altis are also 4-wheels disc equipped with ABS and EBS. i tried hard braking on speed breakers and on empty road . the breaking is superb and equally good to civic.No Doubt about that
Fuel Average: Fuel Average is better on Altis 1.6 due to Dual VVTi and low Horsepower engine than previous gen altis which was 1.8. i Drove the car in city as my daily routine is , nothing special . i found the Fuel Average 10KM/Liter (City). and on highway it is around 16kM/Liter (Highway). My 1000km check up is due in this month so it might be better after 1000km check up. Cruise Control is very excellent if you are driving on motorway. This is my first car with Cruise control. and i simply love it:P.
I will Also update my fuel average after 1000KM checkup.
Driving Experience: Overall Driving experience is superb on Altis. ride is soft and suspension absorbs the bumps better than civic. the ride is silent and smother. Engine remain silent @ 120Km/h. you can feel the gear shift on Altis a bit. but overall if you want a good car then you go for it. if you want to drive car for racing and other purpose don't buy it:P. i was not toyota fan but i am loving altis. I will say 1 line to all Honda Lover. if you get chance to drive altis 1.6AT and than you will like it. on web its difficult to understand the both cars:).
- [B]Civic 1.8 AT : 9.25/10 Points
Honda Civic is 1800cc With 5-Speed Automatic Transmission. the car is equipped with ABS, drive by wire throttle(first in Pakistan), 4 wheel disc break, Power Steering. lets begin review.
Acceleration: Acceleration of Civic is mind blowing with respect to 1800cc. in city driving easily reach 100km/h under 10sec.i do not mean any drag race. but normal simple acceleration from a stop light to onward:P. Not just wins but humiliate the Altis in acceleration.
Handling: Handling is excellent of civic. The power Steering civic is sporty and have a bit resistance to keep drive active:P. The Steering Build Quality is excellent and as well the Oval design is simply awesome. Steering feel connected and responsive and its also very good in tight curve and round abouts. the design of civic seats is bucket style which provide extra handling feeling in tight curse and racing mode:P
Breaking: Breaks on Civic are also 4-wheels disc equipped with ABS.i had chance to apply the hard break on civic few time in practical, belief me its very good and superb. Civic has equal breaking review my side.
Fuel Average: Fuel Average is not good on civic 1.8 due to 1800cc and 140bhp engine. i Drove the car in city from few year . i found the Fuel Average 7- 8KM/Liter (City). and on highway it is around 14kM/Liter (Highway). if you buy civic than also buy a patrol pump just kidding. a bit thirsty car but with satisfying performance :).
Driving Experience: Overall Driving experience is excellent on Civic. Ride is a bit bumpy and suspension absorbs lights bumps only. the ride is silent. Engine is also silent @ 120km/h. you can feel the gear shift on civic too but have to be attentive. Good for Neat and clean road. also good if you want to have some fun:P you know what i am saying. Honda make car to only perform Excellent driving experience. Toyota make car for luxury style approach with wide body and fuel average is always Toyota's priority . Want sporty drive car buy Civic(H)