2007 BMW Convertible vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Convertible would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Convertible (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Convertible should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Convertible weights approximately 728 kg more than 2008 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 Convertible (490 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Convertible | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Convertible | Civic |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
