2009 BMW M3 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 BMW M3 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 M3. 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW M3 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW M3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M3 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1797 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1320 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |