2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Infiniti Q45
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Infiniti Q45 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,490 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Infiniti Q45 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 2006 Infiniti Q45. 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, 2006 Infiniti Q45 (452 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2006 Infiniti Q45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Infiniti Q45 | |
| Make | Honda | Infiniti |
| Model | Civic | Q45 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4490 cc |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 81 L |
