2005 Acura EL vs. 2007 BMW 328
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Acura EL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Acura EL would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Acura EL. (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2005 Acura EL.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura EL. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura EL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura EL | 2007 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Acura | BMW |
| Model | EL | 328 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1667 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 231 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2770 mm |
