1985 BMW 324 vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 10 kg more than 1985 BMW 324.
Because 1985 BMW 324 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 1985 BMW 324. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, both vehicles can yield 152 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 324 | Civic |
Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.5 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |