1985 BMW 324 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 324 (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 324 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 276 kg more than 1984 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 324 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2370 mm |
