2007 Honda Civic vs. 2006 TVR Tamora
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 TVR Tamora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 TVR Tamora would be higher. At 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 TVR Tamora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 TVR Tamora (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 343 kg more than 2006 TVR Tamora.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 TVR Tamora. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2006 TVR Tamora (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 TVR Tamora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 TVR Tamora has manual transmission. 2006 TVR Tamora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2006 TVR Tamora | |
Make | Honda | TVR |
Model | Civic | Tamora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |