2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 5 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Cube weights approximately 477 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Cube |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4001 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
