2000 Honda City vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 320 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City.
Because 2012 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda City | 2012 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | City | 320 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
