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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster 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 (287 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 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 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |