2004 Honda City vs. 2011 BMW X3
To start off, 2011 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW X3 (182 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW X3 weights approximately 850 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW X3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW X3 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, 2011 BMW X3 (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2011 BMW X3 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | City | X3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4648 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1881 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1675 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
