2010 Chevrolet Express vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1088 kg more than 2013 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Express 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 2010 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2010 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Express | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2073 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
