2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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. Both 2007 Honda Civic and 2010 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 2 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 266 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
