2008 BMW 116 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 116 and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 BMW 116. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 61 kg more than 2008 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW 116 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 2008 BMW 116. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 116. (151 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 116 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 116 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |