2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1278 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (376 Nm) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1157 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |
