2012 BMW 535 vs. 2013 Honda Civic
To start off, 2013 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 BMW 535. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 BMW 535 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2013 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 BMW 535 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 535. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 | 2013 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 535 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4907 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
