2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda CR-V weights approximately 299 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 CR-V (193 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Civic | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
