2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2006 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Picanto weights approximately 405 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Kia Picanto. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Kia Picanto has manual transmission. 2006 Kia Picanto 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 | 2006 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Honda | Kia |
Model | Civic | Picanto |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 35 L |