2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota RunX
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 RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,493 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 10 kg more than 2007 Toyota RunX.
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 (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RunX. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RunX. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota RunX has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota RunX 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 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | RunX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |