1994 BMW M5 vs. 1976 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1976 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1976 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 BMW M5 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 1994 BMW M5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Honda Accord, 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1976 Honda Accord | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M5 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 61 L |
