2002 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Tigra 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Tigra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Tigra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra weights approximately 344 kg more than 2002 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 Vauxhall Tigra (168 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2004 Vauxhall Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Vauxhall Tigra has manual transmission. 2004 Vauxhall Tigra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 2004 Vauxhall Tigra | |
Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
Model | Civic | Tigra |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 168 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |