2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 867 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
