2006 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Ford Fiesta is newer by 2 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Ford Fiesta. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 118 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 133 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1108 kg | 1226 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |