2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Avancier (212 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Avancier weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Honda Avancier (285 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Honda Avancier | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Avancier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2995 cc |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |