1973 BMW Touring vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 140 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1998 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
