1988 BMW 530 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1988 BMW 530 is newer by 4 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 530 (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 530 weights approximately 609 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, 1988 BMW 530 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 530 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 261 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1593 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2370 mm |
