2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mahindra Scorpio would be higher. At 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 108 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1330 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Mahindra Scorpio 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 Mahindra Scorpio. 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 Mahindra Scorpio (255 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
Make | Honda | Mahindra |
Model | Civic | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2609 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 20.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 2510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 56 L |