2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Dodge Neon
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Dodge Neon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Neon (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Neon should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Neon (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Dodge Neon 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. 2005 Dodge Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Dodge Neon | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Civic | Neon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2650 mm |