1990 Honda Civic vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 23 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1015 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 2013 BMW 7 Series 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 2013 BMW 7 Series. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1990 Honda Civic | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 7 Series |
Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |