2001 BMW 730 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 730 weights approximately 899 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW 730 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 2001 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2001 BMW 730 (280 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2001 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2001 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 2001 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 730 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 730 | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |