2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza 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 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 35 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | Avanza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 91.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
