2003 BMW X5 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 BMW X5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda Life would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW X5 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW X5 weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1997 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 X5 (400 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW X5 | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | X5 | Life |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 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 | 2195 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
