2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2013 Nissan Armada is newer by 8 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Armada (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1536 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 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada 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, 2013 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2013 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Armada |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 313 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 2652 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1981 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 105 L |