1996 BMW 840 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 840. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 840 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 765 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1996 BMW 840 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 840. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 840 | Civic |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 440 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |