2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Hilux. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Hilux would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 464 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2694 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |