2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Hyundai Tucson
To start off, 2009 Hyundai Tucson 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Tucson is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Tucson (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Tucson should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Tucson weights approximately 589 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson (245 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Tucson will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2009 Hyundai Tucson has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Tucson will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Hyundai Tucson | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Civic | Tucson |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 16.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1781 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 58 L |
