2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2012 Dodge Ram 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 900 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. 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 2012 Dodge Ram. 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2012 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Honda | Dodge |
Model | Civic | Ram |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 551 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 2418 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5817 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3569 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |