2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 851 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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. 2010 Toyota 4Runner will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | 4Runner |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4823 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1816 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 87 L |