2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 1315 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Terracan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |