2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daewoo Lanos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daewoo Lanos would be higher. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 147 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Lanos. (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Lanos | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.2 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1093 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
