2006 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 48 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Chevrolet Silverado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Silverado (489 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Silverado | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Chevrolet | Honda |
Model | Silverado | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6570 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2450 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1970 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4250 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 50 L |