2006 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2010 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 4 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2010 Toyota 4Runner (376 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2010 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Civic | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1802 cc | 4000 cc |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4823 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 87 L |
