2004 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 Honda Fit. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (179 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Fit | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2680 mm |
