2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
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 Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 515 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Quest (314 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2005 Nissan Quest has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Quest |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3293 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |