2006 BMW 745 vs. 2004 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 BMW 745 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 745 (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 745 weights approximately 961 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 BMW 745 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 745. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 745 (700 Nm) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 745 2004 Honda Civic
Make BMW Honda
Model 745 Civic
Year Released 2006 2004
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4423 cc 1668 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 700 Nm 149 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.0:1 9.5:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2115 kg 1154 kg
Vehicle Length 5050 mm 4440 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 3000 mm 2590 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.5 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 88 L 50 L


 

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