2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Aygo would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 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 (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Aygo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |