2005 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Nissan Moco

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Moco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Moco would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Moco. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Moco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Moco weights approximately 14 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.

Because 2001 Nissan Moco 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, 2001 Nissan Moco 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 (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Moco. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Moco. 2001 Nissan Moco has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Nissan Moco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 2001 Nissan Moco
Make Honda Nissan
Model Civic Moco
Year Released 2005 2001
Engine Size 1492 cc 658 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 139 Nm 63 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1096 kg 1110 kg
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2370 mm


 

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