1994 BMW M3 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1994 BMW M3 is newer by 12 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M3 (281 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M3 weights approximately 485 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, 1994 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M3 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M3 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
