2000 Ford e-Ka 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 Ford e-Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford e-Ka would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Ford e-Ka. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford e-Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford e-Ka weights approximately 26 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

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, 2000 Ford e-Ka (190 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (188 Nm). This means 2000 Ford e-Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2000 Ford e-Ka has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford e-Ka will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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