1987 BMW 324 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 3 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 324 (113 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 105 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 1987 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 1987 BMW 324. 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, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 324 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 324 | Civic |
Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 214 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 74.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |