2009 BMW 130 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 354 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 130 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 2009 BMW 130. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 130 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 130 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 261 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1096 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |