2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Mitsubishi ASX
To start off, 2012 Mitsubishi ASX 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mitsubishi ASX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mitsubishi ASX weights approximately 250 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, 2012 Mitsubishi ASX (196 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Mitsubishi ASX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Mitsubishi ASX has manual transmission. 2012 Mitsubishi ASX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Mitsubishi ASX | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Civic | ASX |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2000 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4295 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1631 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |