2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 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 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 328 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| 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 | 138 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
