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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 62 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. 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 16 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 | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |