2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Infiniti FX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2012 Infiniti FX 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. 2012 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Civic | FX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |
