2007 BMW 320 vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 320 | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1430 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |