1996 BMW 725 vs. 1996 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1996 BMW 725 and 1996 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (190 HP) has 49 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Because 1996 BMW 725 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 1996 BMW 725. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude, 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, 1996 BMW 725 (280 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Prelude. (214 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 725 | 1996 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 725 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2258 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2560 mm |
