2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Infiniti QX56
To start off, 2008 Infiniti QX56 is newer by 3 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Infiniti QX56 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (320 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Infiniti QX56 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Infiniti QX56 weights approximately 159 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 2008 Infiniti QX56 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 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, 2008 Infiniti QX56 (533 Nm) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2008 Infiniti QX56 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Infiniti QX56 | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Civic | QX56 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1671 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 533 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1161 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |