2007 BMW X3 vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2007 BMW X3 is newer by 24 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW X3 (283 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1983 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW X3 weights approximately 970 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, 2007 BMW X3 (580 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW X3 | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X3 | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
