1998 BMW 318 vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1998 BMW 318 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1984 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 291 kg more than 1984 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, 1998 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 318 | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 318 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2370 mm |
