1984 Honda Civic vs. 2009 BMW 130
To start off, 2009 BMW 130 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 130 weights approximately 650 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 2009 BMW 130 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 2009 BMW 130. 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, 2009 BMW 130 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2009 BMW 130 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Civic | 2009 BMW 130 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Civic | 130 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 316 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
