2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Nissan Terrano II were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,388 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Terrano II (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano II should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 537 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 Terrano II 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 Terrano II 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 Terrano II (197 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano II 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 Terrano II | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Terrano II |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 2388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 197 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |