2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, 2008 Kia Picanto 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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 (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto. 2008 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. 2008 Kia Picanto will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Picanto |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 141 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |