2010 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
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 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2008 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Amanti | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Amanti |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1860 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |