2007 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (231 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 630 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Murano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano 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 (310 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1337 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |