2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 247 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.

Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Daihatsu YRV (170 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu YRV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2003 Daihatsu YRV has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu YRV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Daihatsu YRV 2004 Honda Civic
Make Daihatsu Honda
Model YRV Civic
Year Released 2003 2004
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 127 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 170 Nm 135 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72.1 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 910 kg 1157 kg
Vehicle Length 3770 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2360 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 50 L


 

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