2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Infiniti M
To start off, 2007 Infiniti M 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Infiniti M (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Infiniti M 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 2007 Infiniti M. 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, 2007 Infiniti M (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2007 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Civic | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |