2008 BMW 118 vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 BMW 118 is newer by 18 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), 2008 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Civic (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 BMW 118. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 118 weights approximately 359 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 BMW 118 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 2008 BMW 118. 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, 2008 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 118 | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 118 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 1990 |
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 | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |