2008 BMW 330 vs. 1986 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1986 Honda Civic. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1986 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1986 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 330 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2210 mm |
