2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Infiniti FX

To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Infiniti FX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti FX would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti FX weights approximately 739 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.

Because 2005 Infiniti FX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Infiniti FX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Infiniti FX (366 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2005 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Honda Civic 2005 Infiniti FX
Make Honda Infiniti
Model Civic FX
Year Released 2008 2005
Body Type Sedan Crossover
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1493 cc 3491 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 280 HP
Torque 135 Nm 366 Nm
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 96.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1125 kg 1864 kg
Vehicle Length 4940 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2630 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.2 L/100km 12.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 90 L


 

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