2007 BMW 530 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 530 and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 113 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 490 kg more than 2007 BMW 530.
Because 2007 BMW 530 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 2007 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
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 | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |