2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 GAZ 3111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 GAZ 3111 would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 185 kg more than 2005 GAZ 3111.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2005 GAZ 3111 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 GAZ 3111 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2005 GAZ 3111 | |
Make | Honda | GAZ |
Model | Civic | 3111 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2287 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2810 mm |