2003 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (182 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2003 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW Z4 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 2010 BMW Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2010 BMW Z4 (270 Nm @ 1250 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
