2001 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 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 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 615 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series 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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |