2004 BMW 630 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 630 would be higher. 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 131 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 606 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 630 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |