2008 Chevrolet Captiva vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 4 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva weights approximately 753 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.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Chevrolet Captiva (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Chevrolet Captiva has manual transmission. 2008 Chevrolet Captiva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Captiva | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Captiva | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 50 L |