2006 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Sequoia (273 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1053 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.
Because 2007 Toyota Sequoia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2007 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2007 Toyota Sequoia | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Sequoia |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |