2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (190 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 705 kg more than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 Toyota Corolla (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |