1990 BMW 850 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 850 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 BMW 850.
Because 1990 BMW 850 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 1990 BMW 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1990 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 850 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 850 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 50 L |
