1990 Honda Civic vs. 2012 BMW X6
To start off, 2012 BMW X6 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X6 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X6 weights approximately 1124 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW X6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW X6 (600 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 452 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2012 BMW X6 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW X6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Honda Civic | 2012 BMW X6 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | X6 |
Year Released | 1990 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4877 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1983 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2933 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 85 L |