2001 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 178 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
