2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Elantra (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 152 kg more than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Hyundai Elantra (186 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (153 Nm). This means 2009 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Elantra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 186 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |