1996 BMW 316 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1996 BMW 316 and 1996 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1996 BMW 316. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 316 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 BMW 316 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 1996 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 BMW 316 (150 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 316 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 316 | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |