2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Lexus RX
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Lexus RX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus RX (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 450 kg more than 2006 Lexus RX.
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 Lexus RX (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Lexus RX | |
Make | Honda | Lexus |
Model | Civic | RX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3310 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 73 L |