2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC VXi vs. 2008 Honda Civic 1.4
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC VXi and 2008 Honda Civic 1.4 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC VXi is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC VXi weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic 1.4.
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 1.8i-VTEC VXi (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic 1.4. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC VXi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic 1.4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic 1.8i-VTEC VXi | 2008 Honda Civic 1.4 | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1339 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
