2008 Kia Picanto vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Picanto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Picanto would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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, 2011 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 Kia Picanto has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Kia Picanto | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Kia | Honda |
| Model | Picanto | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1086 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 928 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
