1979 BMW 728 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 728 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 728 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 728 weights approximately 374 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 BMW 728. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1979 BMW 728 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 728 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 728 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 728 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1096 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 50 L |
