1997 Ford Royale vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Royale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Royale would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Ford Royale. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Royale.
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, 1997 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Royale has manual transmission. 1997 Ford Royale will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Royale | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Royale | Civic |
Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1802 cc |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |