2005 Holden Rodeo 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 Holden Rodeo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Rodeo would be higher. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Holden Rodeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Holden Rodeo. (93 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Holden Rodeo.

Because 2005 Holden Rodeo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Holden Rodeo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Holden Rodeo (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Rodeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Holden Rodeo has manual transmission. 2005 Holden Rodeo 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.

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