2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 7 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (85 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 1227 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 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 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, 2012 BMW X5 (609 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (118 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | X5 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1213 kg | 2440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 5.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
