2006 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 7 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), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Civic | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1802 cc | 4000 cc |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 80 L |