2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Civic weights approximately 6 kg more than 2004 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, both vehicles can yield 141 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |