2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Ram 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 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Ram (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Ram weights approximately 337 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.
Because 2008 Dodge Ram is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Dodge Ram. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Ram | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Ram | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 50 L |