2008 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 483 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore.
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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 600 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Cuore. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore has automatic transmission and 2013 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2013 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Daihatsu Cuore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Cuore | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Cuore | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 1798 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
