1992 BMW 545 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 BMW 545 is newer by 2 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 545 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 545 weights approximately 612 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 1992 BMW 545 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 545. 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, 1992 BMW 545 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 545 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 545 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1038 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
