2003 Holden Cruze vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Holden Cruze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Holden Cruze would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Holden Cruze. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Cruze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 275 kg more than 2003 Holden Cruze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Holden Cruze is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden Cruze 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 Honda Civic (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Cruze. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Holden Cruze | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | Cruze | Civic |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1490 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2690 mm |