2006 Honda Civic vs. 1980 Volkswagen Iltis

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volkswagen Iltis would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (113 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis.

Because 1980 Volkswagen Iltis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Volkswagen Iltis 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 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volkswagen Iltis. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1980 Volkswagen Iltis has manual transmission. 1980 Volkswagen Iltis 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.

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