2006 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Caldina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 747 kg more than 2005 Toyota Caldina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Caldina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Caldina. (167 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Caldina. 2005 Toyota Caldina has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Caldina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2005 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Caldina |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |