2006 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2011 Renault Thalia is newer by 5 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. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (140 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 518 kg more than 2011 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Renault Thalia. 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) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2011 Renault Thalia | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Civic | Thalia |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2473 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
