2005 Morgan Aero 8 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 (321 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 84 kg more than 2005 Morgan Aero 8.
Because 2005 Morgan Aero 8 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Morgan Aero 8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Aero 8 has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Aero 8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Morgan Aero 8 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Morgan | Honda |
Model | Aero 8 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 321 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1132 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |