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 160 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 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) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2007 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Infiniti M | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Civic | M |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 275 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 363 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.3 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |