2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 191 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2009 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 2009 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Tacoma | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3240 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 50 L |