2000 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 325 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (270 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2010 BMW 325 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 325 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 88 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |