2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Opel Combo
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Opel Combo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Opel Combo would be higher. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Opel Combo. (64 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Combo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Opel Combo weights approximately 131 kg more than 2006 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 (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Combo. (130 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Combo. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Opel Combo has manual transmission. 2005 Opel Combo 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 Opel Combo | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Combo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
