2009 Daewoo Lacetti vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Daewoo Lacetti would be higher. At 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Daewoo Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Lacetti.
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, 2009 Daewoo Lacetti (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Daewoo Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Daewoo Lacetti has manual transmission. 2009 Daewoo Lacetti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daewoo Lacetti | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daewoo | Honda |
| Model | Lacetti | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
