1972 BMW 520 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 37 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 16 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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, 2009 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 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | Civic |
Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.3 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |