2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Infiniti M

To start off, 2008 Infiniti M is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,493 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti M (325 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 153 kg more than 2008 Infiniti M.

Because 2008 Infiniti M is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti M will offer significantly more control. 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 Infiniti M (456 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2008 Infiniti M
Make Honda Infiniti
Model Civic M
Year Released 2007 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 4493 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 141 HP 325 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 174 Nm 456 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1837 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2910 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 7.8 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 76 L


 

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