2005 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 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 1,493 cc, 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Yaris 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 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Yaris |
Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1364 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
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 | 1120 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |