2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Hyundai Accent
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Accent 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 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Accent (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 82 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Accent.
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 Hyundai Accent (144 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Accent will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Accent |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1121 kg | 1039 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
