2006 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 2,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 62 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Colorado.
Because 2006 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2006 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Colorado | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Colorado | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2769 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 50 L |