2008 Geely CK 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 Geely CK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Geely CK would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 421 kg more than 2008 Geely CK.
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 (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Geely CK. (128 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Geely CK.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Geely CK | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Geely | Honda |
Model | CK | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1461 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |