2007 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 3 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 836 kg more than 2004 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Accord 2004 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Accord Civic
Year Released 2007 2004
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2353 cc 1672 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 166 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99 mm 94.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1990 kg 1154 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.4 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 50 L


 

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