2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,361 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 206 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Toyota Camry (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Camry |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2361 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |