1996 Honda Today vs. 2013 BMW X5
To start off, 2013 BMW X5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X5 (261 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X5 weights approximately 1645 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW X5 (576 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 2013 BMW X5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW X5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2013 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Today | X5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 2355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4857 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 2197 mm |
