2010 BMW 335 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 BMW 335 is newer by 2 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 335 weights approximately 436 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 2010 BMW 335 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 2010 BMW 335. 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, 2010 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 335 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 335 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:
2010 BMW 335 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 335 | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4587 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2761 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 50 L |