1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 638 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1993 BMW 5.8 has manual transmission. 1993 BMW 5.8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 5.8 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
