2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is newer by 4 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 455 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 2012 Chevrolet Equinox is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 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, 2012 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Chevrolet Equinox | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Equinox |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2858 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 71 L |