2004 Chevrolet Express 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 Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1012 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
| Model | Express | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
