2002 Honda City vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 530 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City.
Because 2012 BMW 530 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 2012 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 2012 BMW 530 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda City has manual transmission. 2002 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 2012 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | City | 530 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2968 mm |
