2012 BMW 535 vs. 1979 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 33 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 535 (300 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1979 Honda Civic. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 1125 kg more than 1979 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Civic. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 535 | 1979 Honda Civic | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 535 | Civic |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 795 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4899 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1464 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2968 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
