2000 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 13 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 470 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 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 BMW 3 Series. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
