2009 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Daewoo Nubira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daewoo Nubira. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2009 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Daewoo Nubira | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daewoo | Honda |
Model | Nubira | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 151 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |