2006 BMW 318 vs. 2005 Honda That
To start off, 2006 BMW 318 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda That. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda That would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 318 weights approximately 735 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda That is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 BMW 318. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda That 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, 2006 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 318 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 318 | 2005 Honda That | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 318 | That |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2370 mm |
