2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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. Both 2007 Honda Civic and 2005 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.

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, 2007 Honda Civic (188 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (179 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2005 Honda Civic
Make Honda Honda
Model Civic Civic
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 197 HP 160 HP
Engine RPM 7800 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 188 Nm 179 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.4 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 10.2 L/100km 9.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.1 L/100km 8.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 50 L


 

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