2009 BMW 330 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 330 weights approximately 829 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 330 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 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (223 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 330 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 247 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 846 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.5 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |