2007 BMW 750 vs. 2002 Honda Civic

To start off, 2007 BMW 750 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 750 weights approximately 686 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 BMW 750 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 750. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 BMW 750 2002 Honda Civic
Make BMW Honda
Model 750 Civic
Year Released 2007 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 1999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 362 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 179 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 9.8:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 5.9 seconds 8.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1264 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 7.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 50 L