2003 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 10 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 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 211 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 639 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 2013 BMW 3 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 3 Series |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1395 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |