1994 BMW 840 vs. 2011 Honda Civic

To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2011 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 563 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1994 BMW 840 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 1994 BMW 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic.

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