2001 Ford Explorer vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Explorer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Explorer would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Explorer (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2001 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Explorer (320 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Explorer | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Explorer | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1802 cc |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 148 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 2710 mm |