2006 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 123 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 2012 BMW 123. 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 123 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 198 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
