2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Opel Agila
To start off, 2008 Opel Agila 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Opel Agila. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 215 kg more than 2008 Opel Agila. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Agila.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Opel Agila | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Agila |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1229 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 41 L |