2005 BMW 325 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 BMW 325 and 2005 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 316 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (250 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (150 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 150 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 94 mm |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |