2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Matrix
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 Toyota Matrix were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Matrix weights approximately 75 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Matrix. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Matrix.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Matrix | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Matrix |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1794 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 126 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |