2006 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Mazda Rustler
To start off, 2008 Mazda Rustler is newer by 2 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 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 568 kg more than 2008 Mazda Rustler.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Rustler. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Rustler. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2008 Mazda Rustler has manual transmission. 2008 Mazda Rustler 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 | 2008 Mazda Rustler | |
Make | Honda | Mazda |
Model | Civic | Rustler |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1323 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 54 L |