2010 BMW 650 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 BMW 650 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 650 weights approximately 826 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 650 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 650. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 BMW 650 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 650 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4831 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1374 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2779 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
