2003 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 GMC Sierra (321 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1220 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra (370 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2003 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2003 GMC Sierra 2004 Honda Civic
Make GMC Honda
Model Sierra Civic
Year Released 2003 2004
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5967 cc 1395 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 321 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 370 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2270 kg 1050 kg
Vehicle Length 5790 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 2000 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3650 mm 2770 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 13.1 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 50 L