2007 BMW 330 vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 694 kg more than 2001 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 330 (480 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2630 mm |
