2008 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tundra (306 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1131 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 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (443 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 4600 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 443 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2381 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5329 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3221 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
