2008 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 62 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Corolla | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |