2004 Ford Expedition vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Expedition (238 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1088 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Expedition 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 Ford Expedition (398 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2004 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Ford Expedition | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Expedition | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 398 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |