2004 Dodge Intrepid vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Intrepid and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Intrepid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Intrepid (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Intrepid should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Intrepid weights approximately 360 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.
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, 2004 Dodge Intrepid (258 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Intrepid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Intrepid | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Intrepid | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |
