2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |