2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Civic weights approximately 138 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, 2013 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2013 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.7 : 1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1292 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1752 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |