2005 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Morgan Aero
To start off, 2006 Morgan Aero 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Morgan Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Morgan Aero (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Morgan Aero should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Morgan Aero.
Because 2006 Morgan Aero 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 2006 Morgan Aero. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2006 Morgan Aero (448 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Morgan Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2006 Morgan Aero | |
Make | Honda | Morgan |
Model | Civic | Aero |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 4392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 448 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |