2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (98 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 145 kg more than 2004 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, 2002 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |