2008 BMW 330 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 330 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 BMW 330 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 330. 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 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 500 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |