2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 350 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 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |