2009 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 BMW 320. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2009 BMW 320 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 320 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
