2006 BMW 530 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 525 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 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 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |