1996 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Caddy 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 684 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
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 Volkswagen Caddy (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 2006 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Civic | Caddy |
Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2690 mm |