2008 Chevrolet Vivant vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Vivant 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Vivant is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant weights approximately 240 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 Chevrolet Vivant (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Vivant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Chevrolet Vivant will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Vivant | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Vivant | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
