1984 BMW 628 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 157 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1984 BMW 628 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 628. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 628 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4458 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
