2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (430 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.

Because 2012 Chevrolet Corvette is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Chevrolet Corvette (574 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2012 Chevrolet Corvette has manual transmission. 2012 Chevrolet Corvette 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 2012 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Honda Chevrolet
Model Civic Corvette
Year Released 2006 2012
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1802 cc 6200 cc
Horse Power 113 HP 430 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5900 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 574 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 4600 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4435 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1844 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1247 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2685 mm
Fuel Consumption 6 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.4 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 L 68 L


 

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