2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 678 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 2007 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, 2007 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |