1992 BMW 540 vs. 2005 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2005 Honda Pilot is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Pilot. (240 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Pilot weights approximately 289 kg more than 1992 BMW 540.
Because 2005 Honda Pilot is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 BMW 540. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Pilot 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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2005 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 540 | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1721 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
