2006 BMW 525 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 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, 2006 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |