2007 BMW 335 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 335 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 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2004 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 335 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |