2004 Toyota Yaris vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 122 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Toyota Yaris | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Yaris | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |