2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2006 Honda Civic (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1492 cc |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |