2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Skoda Praktik
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Skoda Praktik were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Praktik. (69 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Praktik. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 232 kg more than 2008 Skoda Praktik. 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 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Praktik. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Praktik.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Skoda Praktik | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | Praktik |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 15.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
