2003 Honda Accord vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Accord weights approximately 193 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, 2003 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Accord | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1473 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |