2009 BMW 750 vs. 2008 Honda Civic

To start off, 2009 BMW 750 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 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 750 (363 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 670 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 750 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 750. 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 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2009 BMW 750 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 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 750 2008 Honda Civic
Make BMW Honda
Model 750 Civic
Year Released 2009 2008
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4799 cc 1799 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 363 HP 139 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 490 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88.3 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1950 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.4 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 50 L