2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 97 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. 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 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1305 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |