2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (169 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 591 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 2007 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Hardbody will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Hardbody (265 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 265 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 1804 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |