2005 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mahindra Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mahindra Scorpio would be higher. At 2,609 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 694 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.

Because 2005 Mahindra Scorpio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mahindra Scorpio 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, 2005 Mahindra Scorpio (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2005 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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