2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 418 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 705 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW Alpina 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 Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Alpina | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 50 L |
