1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1995 BMW Dinan 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 1995 BMW Dinan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 845 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW Dinan | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Dinan | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 976 Nm | 131 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |