2009 BMW 650 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW 650 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 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 650 (491 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 650 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 650 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |