2005 BMW 730 vs. 2005 Honda Mobilio

To start off, both 2005 BMW 730 and 2005 Honda Mobilio were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Mobilio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2005 Honda Mobilio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 BMW 730 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 BMW 730. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Mobilio, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Mobilio.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 730 2005 Honda Mobilio
Make BMW Honda
Model 730 Mobilio
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2977 cc 1496 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 131 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 2700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 79 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1935 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 5040 mm 4060 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1690 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2750 mm


 

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