2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Murano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Murano would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 226 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Nissan Murano. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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 Nissan Murano (334 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Murano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1744 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
