2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tucson. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 574 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Hyundai Tucson is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Tucson will offer significantly more control. 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 Tucson (244 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Tucson 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 Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
