2004 BMW 545 vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, both 2004 BMW 545 and 2004 Honda Life were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 545 (325 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 BMW 545. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 545 | 2004 Honda Life | |
Make | BMW | Honda |
Model | 545 | Life |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | 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 | 325 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 58 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2370 mm |