2008 BMW 525 vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic.
Because 2008 BMW 525 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 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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 525 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1979 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 525 | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1335 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |