2002 BMW 330 vs. 2002 Honda Life

To start off, both 2002 BMW 330 and 2002 Honda Life were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 330 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2002 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 840 kg more than 2002 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 BMW 330. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Life.

Compare all specifications:

2002 BMW 330 2002 Honda Life
Make BMW Honda
Model 330 Life
Year Released 2002 2002
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2979 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1630 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2370 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 50 L


 

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