2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2012 Ford Ka
To start off, 2012 Ford Ka is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda HR-V weights approximately 291 kg more than 2012 Ford Ka.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Ka. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2012 Ford Ka | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | HR-V | Ka |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 146 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
