2003 Honda Fit vs. 2007 BMW 525
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 505 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 525 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 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, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2007 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Fit | 525 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
