2007 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 5 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 787 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 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW 750 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 750 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1418 kg | 2205 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5215 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3211 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 82 L |