2001 Acura Integra vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Acura Integra would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Acura Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Acura Integra weights approximately 295 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, 2001 Acura Integra (176 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Acura Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 Acura Integra has manual transmission. 2001 Acura Integra 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:
| 2001 Acura Integra | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Acura | Honda |
| Model | Integra | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1797 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |
