2006 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Opel Insignia
To start off, 2009 Opel Insignia is newer by 3 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 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Insignia (321 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Opel Insignia (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2009 Opel Insignia 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. 2009 Opel Insignia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2009 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Civic | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2737 mm |
