2005 BMW 530 vs. 2005 Honda Fit

To start off, both 2005 BMW 530 and 2005 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 555 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 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 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 530 2005 Honda Fit
Make BMW Honda
Model 530 Fit
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2999 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 119 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.1 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.7:1 11.0:1
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1615 kg 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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