1978 Volkswagen Citi vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Volkswagen Citi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Volkswagen Citi would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Volkswagen Citi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Volkswagen Citi (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Volkswagen Citi should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 332 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Citi.
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, 1978 Volkswagen Citi (150 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1978 Volkswagen Citi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 1978 Volkswagen Citi will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Volkswagen Citi | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Citi | Civic |
Year Released | 1978 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 948 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |