2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (269 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 334 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, 2008 Honda Accord (336 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | Accord |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 269 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 223 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 846 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
