2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Spectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Spectra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Spectra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Spectra weights approximately 157 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.
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 Kia Spectra (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Spectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Spectra | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Spectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1511 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |