2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 511 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 335 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 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, 2011 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 335 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
