2006 BMW 645 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 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 645 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 190 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 645 weights approximately 427 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 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, 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 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 645 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 645 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 645 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 645 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |