1984 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1984 BMW 318 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 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 318 (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1984 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, 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 BMW 318 (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 318 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 318 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
