1985 BMW M6 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Honda Life is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M6 | Life |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2370 mm |
