1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 BMW Pickster. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1998 BMW Pickster has manual transmission. 1998 BMW Pickster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2000 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | Pickster | Life |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1660 mm |
