1954 BMW 502 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1954 BMW 502 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 1954 BMW 502. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 502 | Civic |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |