2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 360 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | NSX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2975 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
