2006 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 625 kg more than 1998 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |