2006 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Kia Elan

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Kia Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Kia Elan would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Kia Elan (151 HP) has 12 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Kia Elan should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.

Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Kia Elan. 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, 1998 Kia Elan (186 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1998 Kia Elan 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 Kia Elan has manual transmission. 1998 Kia Elan 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.

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