2007 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 325 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 330 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 330. 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 330 (390 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (160 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
