2003 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2003 BMW 530 and 2003 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 530 (227 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2003 Honda CR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW 530. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V 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, 2003 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
