2005 BMW 740 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 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 615 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 2005 BMW 740 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 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 740 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 740 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |