2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 558 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 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Honda | Lexus |
| Model | Civic | IS |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1182 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
