2006 Honda Civic vs. 2004 BMW 645
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 302 kg more than 2004 BMW 645.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 645. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2004 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda Civic | 2004 BMW 645 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 645 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |