2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Toyota MR2
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Toyota MR2 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Toyota MR2 are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Toyota MR2. 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 Toyota MR2 (231 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | MR2 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |
