2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 8 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 546 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 2012 Chevrolet Colorado is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Colorado. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2012 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Colorado has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Colorado 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 | 2012 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Honda | Chevrolet |
Model | Civic | Colorado |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 258 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1154 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |