1998 Acura Integra vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Acura Integra would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (437 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1998 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 830 kg more than 1998 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW 6 series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 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 6 series (649 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura Integra | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | Integra | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 437 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4896 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2081 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
