2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda NSX
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 NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda NSX weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 2007 Honda NSX 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda NSX | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | NSX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3179 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |