2004 Honda Civic vs. 1993 Xedos 6
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Xedos 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Xedos 6 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Xedos 6 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Xedos 6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Xedos 6 weights approximately 85 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, 1993 Xedos 6 (170 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Xedos 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 1993 Xedos 6 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1993 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Honda | Xedos |
Model | Civic | 6 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |