2007 BMW Z4 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 Z4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW Z4 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Z4 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 BMW Z4 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 Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 Z4 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW Z4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW Z4 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Z4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 365 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |