1983 Honda Quintet vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1983 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 118 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Honda Quintet | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Quintet | 118 |
Year Released | 1983 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4239 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |