2005 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 844 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW M6 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 2010 BMW M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | M6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1685 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
