2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Renault Duster
To start off, 2010 Renault Duster 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Renault Duster. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Renault Duster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Renault Duster 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, 2010 Renault Duster 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, 2010 Renault Duster (177 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2010 Renault Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2010 Renault Duster | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Civic | Duster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 177 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1822 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2673 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |