2007 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW 335
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 217 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 2010 BMW 335. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 2010 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 335 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1518 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
