2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Hyundai Terracan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Terracan (162 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Terracan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 980 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (345 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Hyundai Terracan | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Terracan |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2902 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 162 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 2162 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |