2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2008 Nissan Xterra 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 3,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Xterra (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Xterra weights approximately 112 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 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra 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 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2008 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Xterra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 3953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 381 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1178 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |