2005 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Murano weights approximately 560 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 Murano 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 Murano 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 Murano (318 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2007 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1684 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
