2008 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Nubira and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Nubira weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Nubira | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Nubira | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1668 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 94.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |