2007 BMW 650 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 650 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 650 weights approximately 327 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 650 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 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 650 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 650 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 363 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |