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 1,590 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 140 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 (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 24 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 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 108 HP
Torque 128 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78.7 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 77 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1180 kg
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 50 L