1996 BMW 740 vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Civic would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1992 Honda Civic. (123 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1992 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 740 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 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Civic. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Civic. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1992 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1992 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1992 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 740 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |
