1996 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 525 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 623 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 BMW 525 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 525. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 2000 Honda City | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | City |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
