2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 SSC Aero
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 SSC Aero were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 922 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 699 kg more than 2006 SSC Aero.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 SSC Aero. 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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1183 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Honda | SSC |
| Model | Civic | Aero |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1090 mm |
