1998 BMW Pickster vs. 1998 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1998 BMW Pickster and 1998 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic.
Because 1998 BMW Pickster 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 Pickster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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 Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW Pickster | 1998 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | Pickster | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1834 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 345 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |