2007 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago
To start off, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 6,496 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago (631 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago weights approximately 410 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago 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 Lamborghini Murcielago (660 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago has manual transmission. 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda Civic | 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago | |
Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
Model | Civic | Murcielago |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 6496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 631 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 660 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |