2001 BMW M vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 125 kg more than 2001 BMW M.
Because 2001 BMW M 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 2001 BMW M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V, 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, 2001 BMW M (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda CR-V. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | M | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3300 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.6 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
