2006 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt (143 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 724 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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 Chevrolet Cobalt (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Cobalt | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2189 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |