2002 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 9 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda HR-V | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | HR-V |
Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 220 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 13 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |