2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Mazda Drifter
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Drifter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Drifter would be higher. At 2,606 cc, 2005 Mazda Drifter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda Drifter (124 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda Drifter should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 2005 Mazda Drifter. 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, 2005 Mazda Drifter (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda Drifter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Mazda Drifter has manual transmission. 2005 Mazda Drifter 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 Mazda Drifter | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Drifter |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2606 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |