2004 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Saturn Aura
To start off, 2009 Saturn Aura 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 2,382 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Saturn Aura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Saturn Aura (167 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Aura should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Saturn Aura weights approximately 189 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.
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 Saturn Aura (160 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2009 Saturn Aura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2009 Saturn Aura | |
| Make | Honda | Saturn |
| Model | Civic | Aura |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
