2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Renault Modus
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Renault Modus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Renault Modus. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Modus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Renault Modus weights approximately 20 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Modus. (127 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Modus. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Renault Modus has manual transmission. 2004 Renault Modus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Renault Modus | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Modus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 49 L |
