2000 Honda Life vs. 2011 BMW 335
To start off, 2011 BMW 335 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Life would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 335 (320 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 335 weights approximately 1025 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 335. 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, 2011 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Life | 2011 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Life | 335 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2761 mm |
