2007 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 659 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 320 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 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 320 (330 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |