2005 Honda Logo 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 Honda Logo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Logo would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 kg more than 2005 Honda Logo.

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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Logo. (109 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Logo. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Logo has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Logo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Logo 2008 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Logo Civic
Year Released 2005 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1343 cc 1799 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 64 HP 0 HP
Torque 109 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 3790 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2710 mm


 

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