2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2354 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |