2005 BMW 316 vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 BMW 316 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 316 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1987 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 BMW 316 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 2005 BMW 316. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 2005 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Civic. (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 316 | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 316 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2210 mm |