2003 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Terracan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 838 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan 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 Hyundai Terracan (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Hyundai Terracan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2003 Hyundai Terracan has manual transmission. 2003 Hyundai Terracan 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.
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2003 Hyundai Terracan | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Hyundai | Honda |
Model | Terracan | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2476 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |