2008 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2011 Pagani Huayra is newer by 3 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Pagani Huayra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2011 Pagani Huayra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Pagani Huayra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Pagani Huayra (740 Nm) has 566 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2011 Pagani Huayra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2011 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Honda | Pagani |
| Model | Civic | Huayra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5980 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 700 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 740 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2795 mm |
