2012 Honda Civic Type R vs. 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 5 Door
To start off, both 2012 Honda Civic Type R and 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 5 Door were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic Type R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic Type R (198 HP) has 60 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 5 Door. (138 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic Type R should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 5 Door.
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, 2012 Honda Civic Type R (193 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 5 Door. (174 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Civic Type R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 5 Door.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Civic Type R | 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 5 Door | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11:01 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1785 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1445 mm | 1460 mm |
