2009 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,812 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |