2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 GMC Envoy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,162 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1410 kg more than 2005 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 2005 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | GMC | Honda |
| Model | Envoy | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4162 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2577 kg | 1167 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 50 L |
