2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW 528
To start off, 2012 BMW 528 is newer by 12 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 528 (240 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 528 weights approximately 690 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.
Because 2012 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 528 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, 2012 BMW 528 (352 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2012 BMW 528 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 528 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 528 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2968 mm |
