2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
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 Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 685 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 Hardbody (278 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 Hardbody will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3275 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 13.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1831 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |
