1972 BMW 520 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 BMW 520 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 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1972 BMW 520 (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 165 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |