2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Subaru Outback were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Subaru Outback (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Subaru Outback weights approximately 268 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 Subaru Outback is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback (229 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Honda | Subaru |
Model | Civic | Outback |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |