2007 BMW 116 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 116 is newer by 2 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 116 (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 365 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 2007 BMW 116 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 2007 BMW 116. 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 116 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 116 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |
