1996 BMW 528 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1983 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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 528 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
