2007 BMW 325 vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, 2007 BMW 325 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Insight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Insight would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2007 BMW 325 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 2007 BMW 325. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight, 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, 2007 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight. 2007 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 2006 Honda Insight has manual transmission. 2006 Honda Insight will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 325 | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | BMW | Honda |
| Model | 325 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.4 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
