2001 Honda Life vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 11 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 730 (244 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 1150 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 2012 BMW 730. 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, 2012 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 482 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2012 BMW 730 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. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Life | 2012 BMW 730 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | Life | 730 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 58 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3070 mm |