2004 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 8 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1024 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 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (406 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (133 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | X5 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1226 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 85 L |
