2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda Etude
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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 1,667 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda Etude weights approximately 224 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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 @ 4300 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | Etude |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1595 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1064 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
