2007 BMW 130 vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Argento Viva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Argento Viva would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (261 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 130 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 BMW 130 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 130 | Argento Viva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
