2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Corolla (189 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 133 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, 2004 Toyota Corolla (180 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
