2003 BMW X3 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, both 2003 BMW X3 and 2003 Honda Life were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X3 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X3 weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 X3 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X3 | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X3 | Life |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2370 mm |
