2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 2,378 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis (119 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis weights approximately 509 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis (217 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (156 Nm). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Civic | Grandis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 100 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1111 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
