2006 BMW 545 vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, both 2006 BMW 545 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 2,494 cc, 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.

Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 545 2006 Honda Civic
Make BMW Honda
Model 545 Civic
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2494 cc 1799 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 450 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3700 RPM 4200 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.9 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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