2006 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Hyundai Marcia
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Hyundai Marcia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Hyundai Marcia (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Hyundai Marcia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 236 kg more than 1997 Hyundai Marcia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Hyundai Marcia (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Hyundai Marcia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1997 Hyundai Marcia | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Marcia |
Year Released | 2006 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |