1994 BMW 740 vs. 1998 Honda Life
To start off, 1998 Honda Life is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 740 weights approximately 902 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 740 | 1998 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 740 | Life |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2370 mm |
