2006 Morgan Aero vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Morgan Aero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Morgan Aero would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
Because 2006 Morgan Aero 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 2006 Morgan Aero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Morgan Aero | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Morgan | Honda |
Model | Aero | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 448 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |