2005 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 236 kg more than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 525 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 525 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
