2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2006 Kia Amanti 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Amanti (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Amanti weights approximately 728 kg more than 2005 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 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm). This means 2006 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Kia Amanti | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Civic | Amanti |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1824 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
