1993 Holden Commodore vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 615 kg more than 1993 Holden Commodore.
Because 1993 Holden Commodore 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 1993 Holden Commodore. 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 Holden Commodore has manual transmission. 1993 Holden Commodore 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:
| 1993 Holden Commodore | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Holden | Honda |
| Model | Commodore | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
