1988 BMW M6 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1988 BMW M6 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M6 weights approximately 521 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 M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW M6 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | M6 | Quintet |
Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |