2005 BMW 325 vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 1 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 775 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 2005 BMW 325 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 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, 2005 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | City |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
