2004 Honda Accord 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 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 2004 Honda Accord and 2005 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 160 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Accord weights approximately 118 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Accord (192 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Accord | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Accord | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 179 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |