2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hummer H2
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Hummer H2 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,199 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hummer H2 weights approximately 1086 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Hummer H2 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, 2008 Hummer H2 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, 2008 Hummer H2 (563 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Hummer H2 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 Hummer H2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Hummer H2 | |
Make | Honda | Hummer |
Model | Civic | H2 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 6199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 393 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 563 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 121 L |