2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 BMW Convertible and 2007 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,797 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Convertible (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW Convertible has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Convertible will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Convertible | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4797 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
