2006 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 11 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Step Wagon.
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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Step Wagon. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 2006 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2006 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 530 | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
