2008 BMW 540 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 BMW 540 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 551 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 BMW 540 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 540. 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 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 540 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 540 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1668 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 123 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.5 seconds | 9.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |