1984 BMW 316 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1984 BMW 316 and 1984 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,573 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 274 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1984 BMW 316 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 1984 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Honda Civic (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 316 | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |