2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic 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. Both 2006 Honda Civic and 2012 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,799 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 138 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 670 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2006 Honda Civic (175 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |