2001 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Isuzu D-MAX
To start off, 2005 Isuzu D-MAX is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu D-MAX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu D-MAX (129 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu D-MAX should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu D-MAX weights approximately 576 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Isuzu D-MAX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu D-MAX 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, 2005 Isuzu D-MAX (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu D-MAX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 2005 Isuzu D-MAX | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | D-MAX |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3060 mm |
