2001 Honda Life vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 12 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 1580 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.
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, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Life | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Life | X6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2933 mm |
