2000 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 1,797 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Lanos.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Lanos. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Daewoo Lanos has manual transmission. 2000 Daewoo Lanos 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:
| 2000 Daewoo Lanos | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Lanos | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1348 cc | 1797 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
