1994 Acura Integra vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Acura Integra would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1994 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1994 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 965 kg more than 1994 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Acura Integra.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Acura Integra 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Acura BMW
Model Integra 5 Series
Year Released 1994 2013
Body Type Coupe Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1797 cc 2979 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 407 Nm
Torque RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 89 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Automatic 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1170 kg 2135 kg
Vehicle Length 4390 mm 4999 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 2132 mm
Vehicle Height 1340 mm 1559 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 3070 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 70 L


 

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