1998 BMW 318 vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 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 1998 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2009 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 1998 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |