2006 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2006 BMW M6 and 2006 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 2006 BMW M6 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 M6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW M6 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M6 | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |