2004 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Renault Avantime. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Renault Avantime would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Avantime (162 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 801 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, 2002 Renault Avantime (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1641 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
