2007 BMW 525 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 BMW 525 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 BMW 525 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 525. 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |