2005 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 351 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
