2005 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Volkswagen Microbus
To start off, both 2005 Honda Civic and 2005 Volkswagen Microbus were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Microbus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Microbus (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Microbus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Microbus weights approximately 564 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 Volkswagen Microbus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Volkswagen Microbus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Microbus (200 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Microbus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2005 Volkswagen Microbus | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Civic | Microbus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1671 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |
