2004 Honda Civic vs. 2007 BMW 645
To start off, 2007 BMW 645 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 705 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 2007 BMW 645 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 2007 BMW 645. 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, 2007 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 645 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 645 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 2007 BMW 645 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 645 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1334 cc | 4398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |