2008 Honda Civic vs. 2008 BMW 330
To start off, both 2008 Honda Civic and 2008 BMW 330 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 510 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 2008 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 2008 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 330 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2995 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 63 L |
