2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2005 Toyota Camry 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 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (184 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 305 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2005 Toyota Camry 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. 2005 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Camry |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 184 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |