2008 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Chrysler Voyager 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chrysler Voyager (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 735 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Chrysler Voyager (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chrysler Voyager | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Voyager | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 50 L |
