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 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 BMW 530 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 530 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 530 (298 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2998 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |