2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Honda Accord are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 188 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |