2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 175 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3311 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 270 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |