1993 Ford Sierra vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Sierra (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 127 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra.
Because 1993 Ford Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Ford Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Ford Sierra (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Sierra | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Sierra | Civic |
Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1242 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |