1996 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Skoda Roomster
To start off, 2006 Skoda Roomster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Skoda Roomster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 Skoda Roomster. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Skoda Roomster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Skoda Roomster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Skoda Roomster (153 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Skoda Roomster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 2006 Skoda Roomster | |
| Make | Honda | Skoda |
| Model | Civic | Roomster |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
