2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mini Cooper (207 HP @ 6950 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 775 kg more than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Mini Cooper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Mini Cooper (245 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Honda | Mini |
Model | Civic | Cooper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6950 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |