2008 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,309 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Camry (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 135 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Toyota Camry (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2008 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Camry | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Camry | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3309 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
