2008 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Mini Clubman

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mini Clubman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mini Clubman would be higher. At 1,667 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1971 Mini Clubman. (38 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Mini Clubman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 570 kg more than 1971 Mini Clubman. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mini Clubman. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mini Clubman. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1971 Mini Clubman has manual transmission. 1971 Mini Clubman will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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