1957 BMW 600 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1957 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 434 kg more than 1957 BMW 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 600 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 600 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2370 mm |
