1975 BMW 520 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 520 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic.
Because 1975 BMW 520 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 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1975 BMW 520 (172 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (151 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1975 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 520 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | Civic |
Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |