1996 BMW 318 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1996 BMW 318 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 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 318 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 BMW 318 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 318. 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 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 318 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |