1974 BMW 518 vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1974 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 518.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 518 | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |