2006 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Nubira 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 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira.

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 Nubira (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Chevrolet Nubira has manual transmission. 2006 Chevrolet Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Chevrolet Nubira 2006 Honda Civic
Make Chevrolet Honda
Model Nubira Civic
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 1802 cc
Horse Power 108 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 150 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4300 RPM
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1730 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 30 L


 

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