1982 BMW 328 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 BMW 328. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 BMW 328 would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 BMW 328 weights approximately 257 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1982 BMW 328 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 1982 BMW 328. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1982 BMW 328 (210 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (127 Nm). This means 1982 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 328 | Civic |
Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 99 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 127 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1249 kg |