2005 BMW 530 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1982 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
