2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 MG TF
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 MG TF 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 MG TF (159 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 MG TF should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 MG TF weights approximately 115 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 MG TF 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 MG TF. 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, both vehicles can yield 174 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 MG TF has manual transmission. 2006 MG TF 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.
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2006 Honda Civic | 2006 MG TF | |
Make | Honda | MG |
Model | Civic | TF |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |