2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport vs. 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport and 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,668 cc, 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC.
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 Honda Civic 170i VTEC (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport.
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2008 Honda Civic 1.4i Sport | 2008 Honda Civic 170i VTEC | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1668 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1280 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |