2005 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 241 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 BMW 330 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 2005 BMW 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1264 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |