2006 BMW 118 vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2006 BMW 118 is newer by 24 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 118 weights approximately 830 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, 2006 BMW 118 (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 118 | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 118 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
