2007 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 325 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 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 325 weights approximately 230 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.
Because 2007 BMW 325 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 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 325 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 325 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |