2011 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 789 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Honda Civic | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
Model | Civic | Rapide |
Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1201 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2989 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 91 L |