1992 BMW 540 vs. 1992 Honda Integra

To start off, both 1992 BMW 540 and 1992 Honda Integra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1992 Honda Integra. (106 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1992 Honda Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 636 kg more than 1992 Honda Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1992 BMW 540 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 1992 BMW 540. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Honda Integra, 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Integra. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Integra.

Compare all specifications:

1992 BMW 540 1992 Honda Integra
Make BMW Honda
Model 540 Integra
Year Released 1992 1992
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3980 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 400 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 5100 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 80 mm 77.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1650 kg 1014 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2560 mm


 

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