2005 BMW 318 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 369 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2005 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 2005 BMW 318. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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 318 (201 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2005 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 318 | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |