2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Almera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Almera would be higher. At 1,597 cc, 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera.
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 Almera (139 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2005 Nissan Almera 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 Nissan Almera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | Almera |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1597 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1136 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |