2008 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daewoo Lacetti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daewoo Lacetti would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Lacetti. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Lacetti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 261 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Lacetti. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (194 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Lacetti. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Lacetti.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Daewoo Lacetti | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Lacetti | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1338 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |