2004 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Kia Sephia II
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sephia II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sephia II would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Sephia II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Sephia II (109 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sephia II should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 42 kg more than 2000 Kia Sephia II.
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, 2000 Kia Sephia II (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Sephia II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2000 Kia Sephia II 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. 2000 Kia Sephia II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2000 Kia Sephia II | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Sephia II |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
