2004 BMW 630 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 976 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 630 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 2004 BMW 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 2004 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 630 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 630 | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |