2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 66 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata has manual transmission. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 166 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |