1985 BMW 628 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1985 BMW 628 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 628 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 BMW 628 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 1985 BMW 628. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1985 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 628 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 628 | Accord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |