1986 BMW 735 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 BMW 735 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 735 (220 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (117 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 735 weights approximately 436 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 BMW 735 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 1986 BMW 735. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1986 BMW 735 (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 735 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 735 | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |