2004 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Scion tC
To start off, 2013 Scion tC 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 2,494 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Scion tC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Scion tC (178 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Scion tC should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Scion tC weights approximately 267 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 Scion tC 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 2013 Scion tC. 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, 2013 Scion tC (235 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Scion tC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2013 Scion tC | |
| Make | Honda | Scion |
| Model | Civic | tC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 98 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
