2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2006 Kia Picanto 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 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 846 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (100 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Kia Picanto 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. 2006 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Picanto |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |