1992 BMW 525 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1992 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 525 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1982 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, 1992 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 525 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
