2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 MG ZR
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 MG ZR were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 MG ZR are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MG ZR (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MG ZR should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 MG ZR.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MG ZR. (123 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MG ZR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 MG ZR | |
| Make | Honda | MG |
| Model | Civic | ZR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
