2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Civic | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2262 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 60 L |
