2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,722 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano (228 HP) has 88 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 474 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 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 Mercedes-Benz Viano (345 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Civic | Viano |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 3722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 345 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |