2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Tiida
To start off, 2008 Nissan Tiida 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 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Tiida. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Tiida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Tiida weights approximately 144 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, 2008 Nissan Tiida (153 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Tiida will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Tiida | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Tiida |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1671 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 153 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1278 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |