2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 158 kg more than 2004 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |