1994 Ford Aspire vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Aspire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Aspire would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 Ford Aspire. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Aspire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 224 kg more than 1994 Ford Aspire. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Aspire. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Aspire.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Aspire | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Aspire | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 50 L |