2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Isuzu VehiCross
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Isuzu VehiCross were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu VehiCross is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu VehiCross (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu VehiCross should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu VehiCross weights approximately 558 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Isuzu VehiCross 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, 2005 Isuzu VehiCross 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 VehiCross (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu VehiCross will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Isuzu VehiCross 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 Isuzu VehiCross will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Isuzu VehiCross | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | VehiCross |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 284 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1192 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2340 mm |
