2006 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Daihatsu Cuore would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 520 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. (91 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Cuore. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Daihatsu Cuore has manual transmission. 2006 Daihatsu Cuore will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Cuore | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Cuore | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
