1988 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 4 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), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 525 (168 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 605 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 1988 BMW 525 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 525. 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, 1988 BMW 525 (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Civic |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 226 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |