2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (123 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 59 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1121 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |