But mated with the standard 5-speed automatic transmission (only the base LX is available with a 5-speed manual) in a vehicle that weighs just 2, 855 lbs, performance is acceptable.
The bottom line: Toyota Camry LE has a company brand image, while Honda Civic LX has product brand image, which make it difficult for the two companies to generate the necessary Word-of-Mouth and buzz to keep the two models on the best-selling list of consumers.