2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 163 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |