2005 BMW 545 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 545 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |