1975 BMW 315 vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315.
Because 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 BMW 315. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 315 | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2797 mm |
