1999 BMW 730 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1999 BMW 730 is newer by 16 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), 1999 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 730 weights approximately 766 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, 1999 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 730 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 730 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 190 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2370 mm |
