2010 Honda Civic vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, both 2010 Honda Civic and 2010 BMW Z4 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 170 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 Z4 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 Z4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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 Z4 (350 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2010 BMW Z4 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 Z4 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW Z4 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 55 L |
