2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Fiesta (263 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Ford Fiesta (146 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |