2009 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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. Both 2009 Honda Civic and 2004 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,339 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 98 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |