2005 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 330 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 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 231 kg more than 2013 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 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1294 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
