2004 Holden Cruze vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 Holden Cruze 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Holden Cruze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Holden Cruze 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Holden Cruze | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Cruze | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2670 mm |