2007 BMW Alpina vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Alpina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Alpina 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 401 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (99 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 726 kg more than 2011 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 573 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Alpina | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 700 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |