2001 Honda Life vs. 2007 BMW 545
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 915 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2007 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Life has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Life will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2007 BMW 545 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Life | 545 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 328 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2890 mm |
