2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc, 2006 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 415 kg more than 2006 Nissan 350Z.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan 350Z. 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 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Civic | 350Z |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3491 cc |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |