2004 BMW 630 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2004 BMW 630 and 2004 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 914 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 630 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 2004 BMW 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 BMW 630 (305 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 630 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 630 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
