1974 BMW Touring vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 92 kg more than 1974 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, 2008 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Touring | Civic |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
