2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,667 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Renault Modus. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2008 Renault Modus. 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 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Modus. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Modus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Modus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1596 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 49 L |
