1973 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 32 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, 1973 BMW Touring (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 BMW Touring should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Civic |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1125 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
