2004 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
To start off, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is newer by 9 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 weights approximately 1073 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 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 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 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7. 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, 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (141 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 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. 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | ActiveHybrid 7 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2123 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 76 L |