2005 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 8 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 550 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 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 2013 BMW 5 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 5 Series |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1684 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2094 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |