1996 Holden XU 6 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1996 Holden XU 6 and 1996 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Holden XU 6 (515 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Holden XU 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic. 1996 Holden XU 6 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Holden XU 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Holden XU 6 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Holden | Honda |
Model | XU 6 | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 515 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |