2006 BMW 760 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 BMW 760 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 1385 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 760 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 760. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 760 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 760 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |