2006 Honda Civic vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 310 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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 Toyota Previa (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 1998 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Previa |
Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 2437 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 132 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |