1998 Acura Integra vs. 2013 BMW X3
To start off, 2013 BMW X3 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X3 (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1998 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X3 weights approximately 745 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 X3 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 X3 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 X3 (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X3 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 X3 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | Integra | X3 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1797 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2098 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1661 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
