2009 Honda Civic vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 317 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2011 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 750 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 82 L |
