2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 1,798 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 25 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1798 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |