2009 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Honda Civic and 2009 Renault Thalia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP) has 44 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (64 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 180 kg more than 2009 Renault Thalia. 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, 2009 Renault Thalia (160 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2009 Renault Thalia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Renault Thalia has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Renault Thalia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 64 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 160 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2473 mm |