1995 BMW 840 vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW 840 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 250 kg more than 1995 BMW 840.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW 840. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 1995 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 840 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 840 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
