2005 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 520 (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 BMW 520.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 520. 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, 2005 BMW 520 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 520 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:
2005 BMW 520 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |