2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Kia Pregio
To start off, 2007 Kia Pregio 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Pregio weights approximately 475 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Kia Pregio 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 Kia Pregio. 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 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Pregio. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Pregio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Kia Pregio | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Pregio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |
