1971 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Honda Civic weights approximately 50 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Honda Civic (150 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Touring | Civic |
Year Released | 1971 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.2:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |