2007 BMW 320 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 320 (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 630 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 2007 BMW 320 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 2007 BMW 320. 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |