1982 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Honda Quintet | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Quintet | 335 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |
