1995 BMW Dinan vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW Dinan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW Dinan would be higher. At 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 BMW Dinan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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 Dinan (976 Nm) has 802 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Dinan | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5598 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 976 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
