2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 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 Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. Both 2005 Honda Civic and 2004 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,396 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 281 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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 (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |