1989 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 730 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 BMW 730 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 1989 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1989 BMW 730 (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 730 | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 730 | Accord |
Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |