2007 Honda Civic vs. 2007 BMW 523

To start off, both 2007 Honda Civic and 2007 BMW 523 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 523 (175 HP) has 35 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 523 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 523 weights approximately 427 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 BMW 523 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 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Honda Civic 2007 BMW 523
Make Honda BMW
Model Civic 523
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1799 cc 2497 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 140 HP 175 HP
Torque 174 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 4300 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 853 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4850 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 70 L