1976 BMW 630 vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 21 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 135 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 741 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 BMW 630. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1976 BMW 630 has manual transmission. 1976 BMW 630 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1997 Honda Today | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 630 | Today |
Year Released | 1976 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1400 mm |