2006 BMW 630 vs. 2002 Honda City
To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda City would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 630 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 818 kg more than 2002 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 630 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 2006 BMW 630. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 2006 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 630 | 2002 Honda City | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 630 | City |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2510 mm |
