1991 BMW M12 vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 BMW M12 is newer by 13 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 BMW M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW M12 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW M12 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 1991 BMW M12 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 1991 BMW M12. 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, 1991 BMW M12 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1991 BMW M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW M12 | 1978 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M12 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
