2002 Honda City vs. 2013 BMW M5
To start off, 2013 BMW M5 is newer by 11 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 4,395 cc (10 cylinders), 2013 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M5 (493 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 399 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M5 weights approximately 878 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 BMW M5 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 2013 BMW M5. 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, 2013 BMW M5 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda City | 2013 BMW M5 | |
Make | Honda | BMW |
Model | City | M5 |
Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 4395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 519 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4863 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1846 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1469 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2889 mm |