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 2,389 cc (4 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 460 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 (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 | 1799 cc | 2389 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 84 L |