2005 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 320 (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 2005 BMW 320.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2005 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 320 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |