2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
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 Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 958 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan 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 Titan | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Titan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 5556 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 106 L |
