1973 BMW Touring vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 BMW Touring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 BMW Touring weights approximately 34 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 BMW Touring (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1973 BMW Touring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1992 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
