2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Infiniti QX56
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Infiniti QX56 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,550 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 40 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 Infiniti QX56 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 Infiniti QX56 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 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Infiniti QX56 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 Infiniti QX56 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Civic | QX56 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5550 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 533 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |