2004 BMW 525 vs. 1997 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 BMW 525 is newer by 7 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 525 (174 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1997 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 960 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.
Because 1997 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 525. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Life 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, 2004 BMW 525 (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 525 | 1997 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Life |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 174 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2370 mm |
