2004 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 244 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73.5 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |