2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 540 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 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 2006 Hyundai Elantra. 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 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Hyundai Elantra | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Civic | Elantra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |