2006 BMW 316 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 BMW 316 is newer by 1 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 316 weights approximately 314 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 BMW 316 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 316. 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, 2006 BMW 316 (176 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 316 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 316 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |