1984 BMW 318 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 BMW 318. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 318 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
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, 1986 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 318 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |