2005 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 BMW 520 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 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 520 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 2005 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1667 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |