2004 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 BMW 525.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2004 BMW 525 (410 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |