2007 BMW 120 vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 545 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 120. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 120 | Life |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2370 mm |
