2007 Honda Civic 1.4 vs. 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic
To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 and 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic 1.4. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic 1.4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic weights approximately 40 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic 1.4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic 1.4. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic 1.4. 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic 1.4 | 2007 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC LXi Automatic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |