2012 BMW 118 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2012 BMW 118 and 2012 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 91 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 118 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 118. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 118 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 118 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.7 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
