2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (180 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 531 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 2013 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, 2013 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, 2013 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | |
| Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
| Model | Civic | Equinox |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1811 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4771 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2857 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 71 L |
