1977 BMW 728 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728.
Because 1977 BMW 728 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 728. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 728 (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 728 | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 235 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 50 L |