2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Opel Agila
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Opel Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Opel Agila would be higher. At 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Agila (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Agila should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Opel Agila.
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 Opel Agila (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Opel Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2004 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2004 Opel Agila | |
Make | Honda | Opel |
Model | Civic | Agila |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1199 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1050 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |