2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 337 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, 2005 Honda Civic (179 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Picanto |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 179 Nm | 99 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |