2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Acura TL
To start off, 2013 Acura TL is newer by 5 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Acura TL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura TL weights approximately 520 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Acura TL 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, 2013 Acura TL 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, 2013 Acura TL (370 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Acura TL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2013 Acura TL has manual transmission. 2013 Acura TL 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 | 2013 Acura TL | |
Make | Honda | Acura |
Model | Civic | TL |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 3700 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4928 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1452 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2775 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |