2006 BMW 645 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 BMW 645 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 784 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 645 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 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2006 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 645 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 645 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
