2012 BMW 525 vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 525 (217 HP) has 19 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (198 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 BMW 525 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 525. 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 525 (450 Nm) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 525 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 198 HP |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4276 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1445 mm |
