2004 Honda Civic vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 BMW 530 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 2006 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2006 BMW 530 (301 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 530 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 301 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |