2005 Honda Civic 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 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 235 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |