2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,358 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2005 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 Toyota Camry (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Toyota | Honda |
| Model | Camry | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1588 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
