2008 Ford Ka vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Ford Ka. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 184 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka. 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, 2012 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Ka has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Ka will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Ka | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Ka | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1320 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |