1999 Honda Life vs. 2012 BMW 316
To start off, 2012 BMW 316 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 316 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 316 weights approximately 705 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 2012 BMW 316 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Life | 2012 BMW 316 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Life | 316 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2810 mm |