2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Infiniti M
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 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Infiniti M would be higher. At 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Infiniti M weights approximately 644 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Infiniti M 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 M. 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 M (461 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2005 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Infiniti M | |
Make | Honda | Infiniti |
Model | Civic | M |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 4494 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 461 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |