2006 Honda Civic vs. 1992 Subaru SVX
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 370 kg more than 1992 Subaru SVX.
Because 1992 Subaru SVX 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, 1992 Subaru SVX 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, 1992 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1992 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1992 Subaru SVX | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | SVX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 14.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
