2007 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 330 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 41 kg more than 2007 BMW 330.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |