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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 530 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 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 400 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 530. 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, 2007 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 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 | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |