2008 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 495 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2002 Renault Avantime (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Avantime |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 162 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1641 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |