2008 Honda Civic vs. 2006 Honda Accord
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 501 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2008 Honda Civic (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Accord. 2006 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2006 Honda Accord | |
Make | Honda | Honda |
Model | Civic | Accord |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |