2008 Honda Civic vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 375 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1965 BMW 3200 CS 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 1965 BMW 3200 CS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1965 BMW 3200 CS has manual transmission. 1965 BMW 3200 CS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Civic | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3169 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 75 L |