2004 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Toyota Yaris 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 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 140 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 (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (123 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 12.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |