2006 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1775 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2000 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 108 L |
