1988 BMW 520 vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 351 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
Because 1988 BMW 520 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 1988 BMW 520. 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 520 | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1219 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4503 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1753 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |