2003 BMW 530 vs. 2003 Honda Pilot
To start off, both 2003 BMW 530 and 2003 Honda Pilot were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 571 kg more than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Because 2003 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 2003 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot, 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, 2003 BMW 530 (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Pilot. (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 530 | 2003 Honda Pilot | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 530 | Pilot |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 328 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |