2009 BMW 323 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 323. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 323 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 323 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 BMW 323 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 323. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 323 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 323 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 323 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 323 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 323 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |