1972 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 130 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1987 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2210 mm |
