2003 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1334 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1213 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
