2006 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Marcos TS

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Marcos TS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Marcos TS would be higher. At 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Marcos TS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Marcos TS. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Marcos TS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2004 Marcos TS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Marcos TS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Marcos TS (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2004 Marcos TS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

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