2008 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Honda Odyssey
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 Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 884 kg more than 2008 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, 2004 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Odyssey has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Odyssey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2004 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3471 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 252 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3010 mm |