1977 BMW 520 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
Because 1977 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 1977 BMW 520. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1977 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |