2006 BMW 525 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 BMW 525 and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
Because 2006 BMW 525 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 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1999 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |