2006 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (251 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 270 kg more than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora (353 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 1996 Oldsmobile Aurora | |
| Make | Honda | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Civic | Aurora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
