2006 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2006 Honda Civic and 2006 Volvo C70 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volvo C70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volvo C70 (138 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volvo C70 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo C70 weights approximately 456 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Volvo C70 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2006 Volvo C70 | |
Make | Honda | Volvo |
Model | Civic | C70 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.6 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1698 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 62 L |