2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 151 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.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Honda Civic 2007 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic Civic
Year Released 2005 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1588 cc 1798 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 156 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 187 km/hour 207 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.3 seconds 8.6 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1114 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L


 

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