2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2013 Nissan Titan 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 Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan Titan (313 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (122 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1009 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 Titan 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 2013 Nissan Titan. 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, 2013 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2013 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Titan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1686 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 313 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 2214 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2019 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1895 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.6 L/100km | 16.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 106 L |
