2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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 Tacoma | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 2688 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 79 L |
