2001 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 152 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Picanto |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |