2001 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Trajet is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Trajet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Trajet (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Trajet should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 789 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. 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 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2006 Hyundai Trajet has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Hyundai Trajet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2006 Hyundai Trajet | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Trajet |
Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |