2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota RAV4
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 RAV4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RAV4 would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 74 kg more than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RAV4. (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota RAV4 | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RAV4 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1794 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |