1976 BMW 630 vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 561 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 BMW 630 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 1976 BMW 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 630 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2390 mm |
