2007 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 318 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 318 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 318 weights approximately 310 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 318 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 318. 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, 2007 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 318 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1125 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |