2005 BMW 325 vs. 2000 Honda Shuttle
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 BMW 325.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2000 Honda Shuttle | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Shuttle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
