1998 Honda Passport vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Passport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Passport would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda Passport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1998 Honda Passport. (190 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Passport.
Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Honda Passport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Passport. (256 Nm). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Passport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Passport | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Passport | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2968 mm |
