2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2005 Honda Civic (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |