2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 378 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 2004 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2008 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Colorado Civic
Year Released 2004 2008
Body Type Pickup Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2770 cc 1799 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 0 HP
Torque 251 Nm 174 Nm
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 102 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1658 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5270 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Height 1650 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 3200 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 50 L


 

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