1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 663 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic.
Because 1993 BMW 5.8 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 1993 BMW 5.8. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic. 2012 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 5.8 | 2012 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 5.8 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 786 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1177 kg |
