2006 Honda Civic vs. 2003 Subaru B
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru B would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Subaru B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru B (389 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru B should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2003 Subaru B is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru B 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, 2003 Subaru B (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2003 Subaru B | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Civic | B |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2999 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
