1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 6 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 1600 | Civic |
Year Released | 1968 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |