2004 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Camry weights approximately 90 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, 2003 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2003 Toyota Camry 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. 2003 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2003 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Camry |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |