2009 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 4 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 2,663 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 253 kg more than 2009 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 Hardbody (209 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Civic | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1495 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
