2007 BMW 116 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 116. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 116 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 84 more horse power than 2007 BMW 116. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 116 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
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, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (193 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 116. (150 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 116 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 150 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |