2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Hyundai Terracan
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 Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (149 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 975 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 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2007 Hyundai Terracan (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2007 Hyundai Terracan 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. 2007 Hyundai Terracan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Terracan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |