1992 BMW 740 vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 3,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1992 BMW 740 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 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 740 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Concerto has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Concerto will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 740 | Concerto |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |