2012 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, both 2012 Honda Civic and 2012 BMW 535 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (201 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 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 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 2012 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2012 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW 535 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 535 |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |