2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta (205 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1182 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
