2010 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 123 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 123 (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 123 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 123 weights approximately 175 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 2012 BMW 123 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 2012 BMW 123. 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, 2012 BMW 123 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 123 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Natural Gas (CNG) | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4503 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1753 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.5 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 51 L |
