2006 BMW M3 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 30 L |
