1996 BMW 735 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 735 (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 735 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 735. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 735 | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2210 mm |