2007 BMW 745 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 745 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 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 961 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 745 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 745. 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 745 (700 Nm) has 551 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 745 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 745 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |