2004 Honda Civic vs. 2013 GMC Acadia
To start off, 2013 GMC Acadia is newer by 9 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Acadia (284 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Acadia weights approximately 1046 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 2013 GMC Acadia is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Acadia 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, 2013 GMC Acadia (366 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2013 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2013 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Civic | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 2203 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5101 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2003 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3020 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 83 L |
