1984 BMW 318 vs. 1973 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 BMW 318 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1973 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1973 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 BMW 318 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 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 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 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1973 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1973 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1168 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |