2007 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 1 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 510 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 2007 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |