2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 320 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |