2005 BMW 525 vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 422 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 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 will offer significantly more control. 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 2002 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1264 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
