2004 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (55 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 325 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Cuore. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Daihatsu Cuore has manual transmission. 2004 Daihatsu Cuore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Daihatsu Cuore | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Cuore | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 989 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |