2009 BMW M5 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW M5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW M5 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M5 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M5 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
