2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 227 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2007 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1997 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |