2004 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 635 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, 2004 BMW 325 (237 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
