2010 BMW 528 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2010 BMW 528 and 2010 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 will offer significantly more control. 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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 BMW 528 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 528 | Civic |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Natural Gas (CNG) |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4854 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2888 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |