2004 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Honda City
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 393 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 BMW 325 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 2004 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 2004 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2002 Honda City | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | City |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
