2008 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Tacoma
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 Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3956 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 236 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |