2006 BMW 740 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (303 HP) has 105 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 718 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 740 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 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 740 (390 Nm) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2006 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 740 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 740 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 193 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |