2003 Ford Ka vs. 2000 Honda Civic

To start off, 2003 Ford Ka is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 Ford Ka. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 88 kg more than 2003 Ford Ka. 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Ka.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Ford Ka 2000 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Ka Civic
Year Released 2003 2000
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1299 cc 1396 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 69 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 106 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 75.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75.5 mm 79 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 962 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 3630 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1650 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 50 L


 

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