2007 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 325 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |