1992 BMW 318 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 210 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1992 BMW 318 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 1992 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 318 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 318 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1493 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
