1996 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2005 Honda Vamos is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 545 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 690 kg more than 2005 Honda Vamos.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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. 2005 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1996 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 1996 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 545 | 2005 Honda Vamos | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 545 | Vamos |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1790 mm |