2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 780 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.
Because 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
