2004 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, both 2004 Honda Civic and 2004 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 685 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 Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Toyota Previa 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. 2004 Toyota Previa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Previa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2900 mm |
