2009 BMW 335 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 25 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 2009 BMW 335 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 2009 BMW 335. 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, 2009 BMW 335 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 335 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 335 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |