2006 Honda Civic vs. 1996 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Plymouth Breeze. 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1996 Plymouth Breeze | |
Make | Honda | Plymouth |
Model | Civic | Breeze |
Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 83 mm |
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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 79 L |