2006 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 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 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 479 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 BMW 530 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 530. 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 530 (300 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1685 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 23 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |