2009 BMW 630 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 630 (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 534 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 630 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 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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 630 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 630 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 630 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |