2009 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Honda | Xedos |
| Model | Civic | 9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
