2006 Honda Civic vs. 2002 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Celica. (129 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Celica weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Celica. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2002 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Celica |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1832 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |