2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Hyundai Atos
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Atos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Atos would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 237 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. 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 (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Hyundai Atos | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Atos |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1084 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 58 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5450 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 15.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |