2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 370 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Nissan Xterra 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 Xterra 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. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Nissan Xterra has manual transmission. 2005 Nissan Xterra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Xterra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |