1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 1502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 314 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1975 BMW 1502 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 BMW 1502. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Honda Civic (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.

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