2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 370 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 330 (290 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (155 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 330 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 155 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.9:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.3 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |