2005 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 4 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), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 300 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 2009 Nissan Armada 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 2009 Nissan Armada. 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, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (192 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2009 Nissan Armada 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. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |