2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 4 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 840 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 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW 650 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 650 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 4400 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4894 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1369 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2855 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |